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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour (From Nagoya)
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6 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
With a long history of over 1,500 years, sumo is one of Japan's most iconic sports, and is an inherent part of Japan's traditional culture. From Nagoya Station, there will be an accompanying English-speaking National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. Even locals have a hard time getting tickets to the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. As this is a popular tour, make sure to book soon!
Enjoy a day trip even from Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, etc. whether as solo participants or in groups!
What's Included
- National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
- Banzuke-hyo
- Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament viewing ticket (chair seating in section A)
- Round-trip transportation expenses between Nagoya Station and Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium
- "The Sumo" booklet (English)
- Meals and drinks
- Other personal expenses
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
If you are traveling from Tokyo Station to Nagoya Station takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes by the firstest bullet train (Shinkansen). From Osaka, it takes about 50 minutes, and from Kyoto Station it takes about 35 minutes. You can make a day trip!
Start time
12:45 PM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium
Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Customers will be led to their seats. Enjoy the thrilling match to the end! Time Schedule: 15:40 Makuuchi Wrestler Ceremonial Entrance Yokozuna Grand Champion Ring Entrance (will not take place if there are no Yokozuna present) The crowd comes alive at the sight of their favorite wrestlers and cheers them on. The atmosphere in the arena brightens instantly. 16:00 Makuuchi Division Wrestlers' Sumo Matches 18:00 Bow-twirling Ceremony
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is conducted on foot and via public transportation. Please participate in shoes and clothes which are easy to walk in.
- For the grand sumo tournament viewing, customers will be provided reserved chair seating in section A (2nd floor seats). Depending on reservations, members of the same group may not be seated together. Requests for specific seats are not accepted.
- Smoking is not allowed inside the venue.
- Please note that there are no coin lockers or luggage storage service in the venue, so please leave large luggage at any storage counter, locker, etc. or reduce your belongings to a minimum before departure from Nagoya Station.
- Only 1 infant 0-3 years old per adult may join for free. Grand Sumo Tournament viewing seats will not be provided for them. They will have to sit on the lap of their parent or guardian. Ages are determined based on how old the participant will be on the day of the tour. If the child requires a seat, please make a booking at the child rate (typically for ages 4-11).
- Please note that you may have to wait to be taken to your seat if one of the following events is underway at the time: a sumo match, the ring entering procession of the Makuuchi division wrestlers (dohyoiri), the ring entering procession of the Yokozuna, the ritual stomping ceremony, or a speech by the Sumo Association (on the first and the last tournament day). In such a case, you will be taken to your seat when the event is over.
- The meeting location is NOT the JR Information desk. Please take note of the correct meeting location.
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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